glare

Noun
  1. A light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted (synset 104959747)
    "a glare of sunlight"
    is a type of: brightness - the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
    same as: blaze, brilliance
  2. An angry stare (synset 100880475)
    is a type of: stare - a fixed look with eyes open wide
    same as: glower
  3. A focus of public attention (synset 114457235)
    "he enjoyed being in the limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency"
    is a type of: prominence - the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
    same as: limelight, public eye, spotlight
Verb
  1. Look at with a fixed gaze (synset 200033196)
    "The girl glared at the man who tried to make a pass at her"
    is a type of: stare - fixate one's eyes
    same as: glower
  2. Be sharply reflected (synset 202771048)
    "The moon glared back at itself from the lake's surface"
    is a type of: reflect, shine - be bright by reflecting or casting light
  3. Shine intensely (synset 202167103)
    "The sun glared down on us"
    is a type of: beam, shine - emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
    subtypes: beat - glare or strike with great intensity

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